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Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala

Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala

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49 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala is currently working as Senior Lecturer at Covenant University, Nigeria. He has completed his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from same University. His main area of interest related to Biological sciences. His area of expertise includes Biochemistry, Cancer research, Pharmacology, Nutrition, Medicinal plants, Biological sciences, Diabetes, Phytochemistry, Clinical nutrition, and Food toxicology. He has 26 publications in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nigeria Biochemistry | Completed: 2007

Publications (49)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Factors influencing maternal mortality among rural communities in southwestern Nigeria.
Azuh, D.E., A.E. Azuh, E.J. Iweala, D. Adeloye, M. Akanbi and R.C. Mordi,
Int. J. Women's Health, | Journal Article
10.2147/IJWH.S120184
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2017
Silica functionalized magnesium ferrite nanocomposites for potential biomedical applications: Preparation, characterization and enhanced colloidal stability studies.
Ehi-Eromosele, C.O., B.I. Ita, E.E. Iweala, K.O. Ogunniran, J.A. Adekoya and T.O. Siyanbola,
J. Nano Res., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2016
The effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG) coating on the magneto-structural properties and colloidal stability of Co0.8Mg0.2Fe2O4 nanoparticles for potential biomedical applications.
Ehi-Eromosele, C.O., B.I. Ita and E.E.J. Iweala,
Digest J. Nanomaterials Biostruct., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2016
Structural and magnetic characterization of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 nanoparticles obtained by the citrate-gel combustion method: Effect of fuel to oxidizer ratio.
Ehi-Eromosele, C.O., B.I. Ita, E.E.J. Iweala, K.O. Ogunniran, J.A. Adekoya and F.E. Ehi-Eromosele,
Ceramics Int., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.ceramint.2015.08.158
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2016
The interplay of post-translational modification and gene therapy.
Osamor, V.C., S.N. Chinedu, D.E. Azuh, E.J. Iweala and O.O. Ogunlana,
Drug Design Dev. Therapy, | Journal Article
10.2147/DDDT.S80496
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2016
Synthesis, microstructure and magnetic properties of nanocrystalline MgFe2O4 particles: Effect of mixture of fuels and sintering temperature.
Osereme, E.E.C., I.B. Iserom and I.E.E. Joshua,
Sci. Sintering, | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2016
Anti-cancer and free radical scavenging activity of some Nigerian food plants in vitro.
Iweala, E.E.J., F.F. Liu, R.R. Cheng, Yan Li, C.A. Omonhinmin and Y.J. Zhang,
Int. J. Cancer Res., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijcr.2015.41.51
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Body mass index and random blood glucose levels in a semi urban Nigerian community.
Iweala, E.E.J., S.N. Chinedu, I.S. Afolabi and O.O. Ogunlana,
Int. J. Diabetes Dev. Countries, | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Effect of Celosia argentea f. cristata (L.) Schinz. on prostate specific antigen, antioxidant status and hematological parameters in rats induced with benign prostate hyperplasia.
Iweala, E.E.J. and J.O. Ogidigo,
Asian J. Biochem., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Body mass index and blood pressure in a semi-urban community in Ota, Nigeria.
Afolabi, I.S., S.N. Chinedu, E.E. Iweala, O.O. Ogunlana and D.E. Azuh,
Food Public Health, | Journal Article
10.5923/j.fph.20150505.02
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Distribution of metabolites and antioxidant activity in the berry and shoot of Solanum pseudocapsicum grown in Nigeria.
Irondi, A.E., E.J. Iweala, O.S. Agboola, J.K. Akintunde and J.A. Ajiboye,
Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Partial purification and characterization of cellulase from the haemolymph of the african giant land snail (Archachatina marginata).
Omotosho, O.E., A.C. Omonhinmin, S.O. Rotimi, E.E.J. Iweala, O.A. Rotimi and A. Femi,
Biotechnology, | Journal Article
10.3923/biotech.2015.248.253
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Low-temperature combustion synthesis of cobalt magnesium ferrite magnetic nanoparticles: Effects of fuel-to-oxidizer ratio and sintering temperature.
Ehi-Eromosele, C.O., B.I. Ita and E.E.J. Iweala,
J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
10.1007/s10971-015-3777-2
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Magneto-structural properties of Ni-Zn nanoferrites synthesized by the low-temperature auto-combustion method.
Ehi-Eromosele, C.O., B.I. Ita, E.E. Iweala, S.A. Adalikwu and P.A.L. Anawe,
Bull. Mater. Sci., | Journal Article
10.1007/s12034-015-1038-1
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Prostate specific antigen, antioxidant and hematological parameters in prostatic rats fed Solanum macrocarpon L. leaves.
Iweala, E.E.J. and J.O. Ogidigo,
Asian J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2015
Effects of lesser known leafy vegetables (Vitex doniana and Corchorus oletorius) on the oxidative stress indices of albino rats.
Nwachukwu, N., E.E.J. Iweala and H.O. Asoluka,
Eur. J. Med. Plants, | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2014
Evaluation of the oxidative stress status of albino rats fed with compounded spices.
Nwachukwu, N. and E.E.J. Iweala,
Asian J. Agric. Food Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2014
Metal contamination of foods and drinks consumed in Ota, Nigeria.
Iweala, E.E.J., J.A.O. Olugbuyiro, B.M. Durodola, D.R. Fubara-Manuel and A.O. Okoli,
Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., | Journal Article
10.3923/rjet.2014.92.97
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2014
Effect of consumption of Corchorus olitorius L., in carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage in male Wistar rats.
Iweala, E.E.J. and A.G. Okedoyin,
Am. J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajbmb.2014.143.154
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2014
The Influence of mixed spiced diet on hematological properties and lipid profile of guinea pigs.
Nwachukwu, N. and E.E. Iweala,
J. Med. Plants Res., | Journal Article
10.5897/JMPR11.492
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2013
Role of phytochemicals in chemoprevention of cancer: A review.
Ugbogu, A.E., E.I. Akubugwo, E.J.J. Iweala, F.O. Uhegbu, G.C. Chinyere and N.A. Obasi,
Int. J. Pharm. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2013
Biochemical effects of leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium and selenium supplementation in alloxan induced diabetic rats.
Iweala, E.E.J., F.O. Uhegbu and O.A. Adesanoye,
J. Pharm. Phytotherapy, | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2013
Propensity for diabetes and correlation of its predisposing factors in Ota, Nigeria.
Iweala, E.E., S.N. Chinedu, I.S. Afolabi, O.O. Ogunlana, D.E. Azuh, V.C. Osamor and T.A. Toogun,
J. Med. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2013
Assessment of the influence of mixed spiced diet on lipid profile of albino rats.
Nwachukwu, N. and E.E.J. Iweala,
Am. J. Food Nutr., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2013
Skincare product usage: Implications on health and wellbeing of Africans.
Chinedu, S.N., D.E. Azuh, V.C. Osamor, E.E.J. Iweala and I.S. Afolabi et al.,
J. Applied Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jas.2013.430.436
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2013
Analgesic and hepatoprotective activity of methanolic leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum (L.).
Uhegbu, F.O., I. Elekwa, E.I. Akubugwo, G.C. Chinyere and E.E.J. Iweala,
Res. J. Med. Plant, | Journal Article
10.3923/rjmp.2012.108.115
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2012
Impact of spent engine oil on soil and the growth of Zea mays seeds.
Uhegbu, F.O., E.I. Akubugwo, E.J. Iwealab and O.C. Uhegbu,
Sci. J. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2012
Effect of Garri Processing Effluents [Waste Water] on the Cyanide Level of Some Root Tubers Commonly Consumed in the South East of Nigeria.
Uhegbu, F.O., E.I. Akubugwo and E.E.J. Iweala,
Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2012
Cyanide, nitrate and nitrite content of some leafy vegetables and fruits commonly consumed in the south-east of Nigeria.
Uhegbu, F.O., I. Elekwa, E.E.J. Iweala and I. Kanu,
Pak. J. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjn.2011.1190.1194
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Biochemical and histological responses of hepatotoxic rats fed Musa paradisiaca L. supplemented diet.
Iweala, E.E.J., I.C. Obichi and O.E. Omotosho,
Int. J. Pharmacol., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijp.2011.471.477
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Comparative effects of local coagulants on the nutritive value, in vitro multienzyme protein digestibility and sensory properties of Wara cheese.
Omotosho, O.E., G. Oboh and E.E.J. Iweala,
Int. J. Dairy Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijds.2011.58.65
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Hypoglycemic effect, biochemical and histological changes of Spondias mombin Linn. and Parinari polyandra benth. Seeds ethanolic extracts in alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Iweala, E.E.J. and F.D. Oludare,
J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., | Journal Article
10.3923/jpt.2011.101.112
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Preliminary Biochemical and Histological Effects of Consumption of Talinum triangulare (L.) Juss - Supplemented Diet on Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats.
Iweala, E.E.J. and O.Y. Lawal,
J. Med. Food Plants, | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Studies on the chemical and antinutritional content of some Nigerian spices.
Uhegbu, F.O., E.E.J. Iweala and I. Kanu,
Int. J. Nutr. Metab., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Effect of Petroleum Waste Water on New Calabar River and Its Sediment in Buguma, Rivers State of Nigeria.
Uhegbu, F.O., I. Elekwa, E.E.J. Iweala, I. Kanu and O.C. Uhegbu,
Global J. Pure Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Studies on the Biochemical Indices of Guinea Pigs Fed with Mixed Spiced Diets.
Nwachukwu, N. and E.E.J. Iweala,
Aust. J. Basic Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2011
Effect of mixed spiced diet on the lipid profile and hepatic enzymes of Guinea pig.
Nwachukwu, N. and E.E.J. Iweala,
Int. J. Res. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2010
Biochemical, haematological and histological effects of dietary supplementation with leaves of Gnetum africanum Welw. on paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
Iweala, E.E.J. and A.O. Osundiya,
Int. J. Pharmacol., | Journal Article
10.3923/ijp.2010.872.879
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2010
Studies on some biochemical and histological changes associated with long term consumption of leaves of Ocimum gratissimum L. in male rats.
Iweala, E.E.J. and O. Obidoa,
Am. J. Food Technol., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajft.2010.376.384
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2010
Preliminary In Vitro Antisickilng Properties of Crude Juice Extracts of Persia Americana, Citrus Sinensis, Carica Papaya and Ciklavit®.
Iweala, E.E.J., F.O. Uhegbu and G.N. Ogu,
Afr. J. Traditional Complementary Altern. Med., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2010
Effect of a long term consumption of a diet supplemented with leaves of Gongronema latifolium Benth. on some biochemical and histological parameters in male albino rats.
Emeka, E.J.I. and O. Obidoa,
J. Biol. Sci., | Journal Article
10.3923/jbs.2009.859.865
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2009
Biochemical and histological changes associated with long term consumption of Gnetum africanum Welw. leaves in rats.
Iweala, E.E.J., F.O. Uhegbu and O. Obidoa,
Asian J. Biochem., | Journal Article
10.3923/ajb.2009.125.132
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2009
Some biochemical, haematological and histological responses to a long term consumption of Telfairia occidentalis-supplemented diet in rats.
Emeka, E.J.I. and O. Obidoa,
Pak. J. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjn.2009.1199.1203
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2009
Effect of processing methods on nutritive and antinutritive properties of seeds of Brachystegia eurycoma and detarium microcarpum from Nigeria.
Uhegbu, F.O., C.C. Onwuchekwa, E.E.J. Iweala and I. Kanu,
Pak. J. Nutr., | Journal Article
10.3923/pjn.2009.316.320
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2009
Preliminary Qualitative Screening for Cancer Chemopreventive Agents in Telfairia occidentalis Hook.f., Gnetum africanum Welw., Gongronema latifolium Benth. and Ocimum gratissimum L. from Nigeria.
Iweala, E.E.J.,
J. Med. Food Plants, | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2009
Influence of extraction methods on the hepatotoxicity of Azadirachta indica bark extract on albino rats.
Nwachukwu, N. and E.I. Iweala,
Global J. Pure Applied Sci., | Journal Article
10.4314/gjpas.v15i3-4.48562
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2008
Antioxidant profile of Dioscorea rotundata, Manihot esculenta, Ipoemea Batatas, Vernonia Amygdalina and Aloe Vera.
Okeke, C.U. and E. Iweala,
J. Med. Res. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2007
Comparative study of the hypoglycemic and biochemical effects of Catharanthus roseus (Linn) g. apocynaceae (Madagascar periwinkle) and chlorpropamide (diabenese) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats.
Iweala, E.E.J. and C.U. Okeke,
Biokemistri, | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2005
Effects of Ethanolic Extracts of Allium sativum Linn Liliaceae (garlic) on Serum Choleterol and Blood Sugar Levels of Albino Rabbits.
Iweala, E.E.J., E.I. Akubugwo and C.U. Okeke,
Plant Prod. Res. J., | Journal Article
Self Dr. Emeka Eze Joshua Iweala
2005